VPK Packaging Belgium has taken a major step in its sustainable growth journey: a new 2.80m BHS corrugator has been successfully installed at the Erembodegem site.
VPK says that this investment not only represents a technological upgrade but also a clear promise to their customers: “more capacity, better performance, and even stronger customer focus”.
Investing in sustainability and innovation
The new corrugator replaces the previous 2.50m machine and was installed in exactly the same location, with minimal disruption to production. Thanks to a well-thought-out plan, smart logistics, and the dedication of our employees, we were able to continue producing boxes — even during the seven-week conversion.
“This investment is not only a technical milestone but also proof of what internal collaboration can achieve”, says Tony Reunes, Operations Director Corrugated Board BE & NL.
The choice for a 2.80m wide machine aligns with th ambition for the Erembodegem site: growing from 100 to 170 million m² of corrugated board.
The new BHS corrugator is a state-of-the-art installation that enables us to produce board with:
- Higher quality through advanced glue temperature control
- Less waste thanks to more efficient processes
- Greater reliability via the integrated zero-defect system
- Faster delivery due to increased capacity
“With this upgrade, we can respond faster, deliver better, and produce more sustainably”, says Tony Reunes, Operations Director Corrugated Board BE & NL
The next step will be to activate the dormant volume on the rotary die-cutter.
“By switching to three shifts, we aim to increase finishing capacity to 120 million m² — an important intermediate step toward our goal of 170 million m² for the Erembodegem site”, says VPK Packaging.
